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Thousands await trial in South Africa a year after deadly riots
A year after the worst unrest to hit South Africa in decades, only 50 people have been convicted over the violence, with the suspected masterminds and thousands of others still awaiting trial, the defence minister said Friday. Two cases have been withdrawn while the majority of suspects are on bail awaiting trial.
Cameroon's mushroom growers looking beyond the kitchen
Grilled on skewers, dried or used in hair oil: farmers at Bafoussam in western Cameroon are seeking to take the lowly mushroom, grown on agricultural waste, beyond the kitchen. In Bafoussam, capital of the Western region and fifth largest city, Jean-Claude Youbi saw an opportunity to exploit, like other small farmers around the nation of 28 million inhabitants.
Shinzo Abe, who became Japan's longest-serving premier Wednesday, was groomed for politics from birth and has cemented his power with shrewd diplomacy, unwavering nationalism, and a knack for surviving scandal.
Shinzo Abe smashed records as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform and forging key diplomatic relationships while weathering scandals. He prioritised a close personal relationship with Donald Trump in a bid to protect Japan's key alliance from the then-US president's "America First" mantra, and tried to mend ties with Russia and China.
Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa loses appeal of cyber libel conviction
Philippines' Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa lost her appeal against a conviction for cyber libel, her news website Rappler said Friday, in the latest blow for the veteran journalist. She and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October for their efforts to "safeguard freedom of expression".
Shinzo Abe resigns Wednesday as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, leaving behind a legacy studded with headline-grabbing moments, from appearing as Super Mario to a shrine visit that sparked regional anger.
Japan's best-known politician Shinzo Abe was shot at a campaign event Friday and left in a "very grave condition", shocking the country and global leaders. In 2017, a video went viral of Trump almost wrestling with Abe in a handshake that lasted 19 seconds and ended with the Japanese leader visibly grimacing and appearing relieved the encounter was over.
'Sacred duty': Inflation eats into Turkey's Muslim feast
With inflation in Turkey galloping, the sheep Gul Er buys every year for the Muslim festival of sacrifice in Istanbul looks agonisingly out of reach. Annual inflation in Turkey has officially reached 78.6 percent, although economists and many ordinary Turks doubt government data.
Pipeline uncertainty leaves Germany with energy jitters
The Nord Stream pipeline, which supplies Germany with most of its Russian gas, will be shut down for routine maintenance from Monday -- with fears rising that it may remain off for good. - 'One or two months' - Russia has already cut supplies via the Nord Stream pipeline by 60 percent in recent weeks, citing technical issues -- which Berlin dismisses as cover for a "political" decision.
Will Belarus join Moscow's Ukraine offensive?
Belarus has served as a staging ground for Russia's intervention in Ukraine, but strongman Alexander Lukashenko has so far avoided becoming a party to the conflict. Despite officially being a non-belligerent, the Belarus strongman has demanded that his country be included in any talks and a deal to end the conflict.
Argentina turmoil sparks panic buying and price hikes
A political crisis in inflation-ravaged Argentina that was sparked by the economy minister's resignation has spooked markets and generated fears resulting in panic buying and hasty price hikes, as the informal exchange rate soars. The official exchange rate is 132.
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